The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
€ 20,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
143 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
174 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
174 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
20.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
20.73 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
48 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
609 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
92.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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