The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1491 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
4255 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.39 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L