The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 23,400

€ 27,100

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.29 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
661 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
89 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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