The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 17,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 ecoFlex
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
