The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 20,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.51 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
661 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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