The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 19,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 16.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1492
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1492 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4258
2685
4419
4258 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1246 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.13 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
586 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L