The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.64 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
40 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft