The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 18,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.2 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.69 kg/bhp
11.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
725 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
