The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 21,400
€ 24,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
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 1.6 CDTI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
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 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
647 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
