The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 23,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
645 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
