The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 21,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 26,400
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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft