The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 21,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)
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 LPG ecoFlex
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.9 %
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Gasoline) (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
24.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft