The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 18,100
		
					
					€ 20,000
					
					
					€ 18,100
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 20,000
				ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's  6.3 inches shorter,  0.6 inches narrower and  0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
				
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				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
							
							167.6
							
						105.7
							
							174
							
						167.6 in
					Length
					174 in
				103.1 in
					Wheelbase
					105.7 in
				Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				2659 lb
					Curb Weight
					3071 lb
				3792 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4288 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								412 lb
									13.42 %
								
								General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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
						
5-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
3
Cylinders
					4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
					1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
						at 4300 rpm
					Power
					138 hp
						at 4900 rpm
					VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
						84 hp
						138 hp
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					129 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					148 lb‑ft
						at 1850 rpm
					VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
						129 lb‑ft
						148 lb‑ft
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				
							
							
							112 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							126 mph
						
					11.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.8 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
541 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
446 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
						31.65 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					22.25 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
						31.65 lb/hp
						22.25 lb/hp
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						49 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						43 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
						49 mpg
						43 mpg
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					40 mpg
					city
					33 mpg
						
				57 mpg
					highway
					51 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.8 gal
						647 mi
					Range
					633 mi
				VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
						647 mi
						633 mi
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Environmental Impact
	
				90.9 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 1.0 TSI BMT
						90.9 kWh
						104.1 kWh
						Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
					Euro 6
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				174 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					208 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
					Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
				3
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1133 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1217 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.5 cu ft
				







36 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					35 cu ft
				


















