The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,400
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 kg
19.8 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
14.55 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L