The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 21,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
661 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
