The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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 BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.3 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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