The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 23,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
