The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 26,900

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1491
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4255
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
274 kg
18.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
634 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L