The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 24,500
€ 20,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.62 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 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
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 CDTI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
