The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 19,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,900
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 1.6 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 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 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 1.6 Automatic (09 - 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 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6
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