The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 22,400

€ 21,400

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
754 lb
21.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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