The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 20,800
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,800
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 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.93 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
21.93 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft