The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.32 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft