The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft