The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,900
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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 kg
16.17 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
9.22 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L