The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,400
€ 20,600
€ 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 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
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
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
686 lb
19.81 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
