The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 20,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
598 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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