The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 19,600
 Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,900
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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.18 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
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
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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