The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 17,000
€ 26,100
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 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
155 NM
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
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
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
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
