The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 18,400
€ 20,700
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
