The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 24,300
€ 25,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
661 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
