The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 22,400
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
