The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 24,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 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 BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
