The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.26 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft