The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 21,700

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
22.05 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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