The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 22,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.9 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
64.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
166.2
105.7
174
166.2 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
773 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft