The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,100
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
21.93 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
519 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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 Turbo
127 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft