The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 25,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
104.8
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
2840 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
174 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
20.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft