The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 18,500

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.79 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft