The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 17,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
661 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
