The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 19,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
645 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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