The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 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 BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.9 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft