The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,500
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
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 BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)
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 Turbo
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.02 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft