The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19)
€ 19,300

€ 25,300

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22.4 lb✽
( 4 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
4 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
36 mpg
city
29.4 lb
52 mpg
highway
18.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
657 mi
Range
188 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
188 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
46.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
46.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft