The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 18,400
€ 17,800
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
