The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,300
€ 21,700
€ 17,300
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 1.4 ECOTEC 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 ECOTEC
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 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.58 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
