The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 21,700

€ 20,300
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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.94 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
200 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
11.64 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
51 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 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 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L