The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.96 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
11.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
11.86 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
108 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
557 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L