The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 18,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.5
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
