The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.43 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft