The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 17,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
