The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 20,300

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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
167.6
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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