The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 21,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
338 kg
21.51 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
11.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
11.86 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
600 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
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 Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
557 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
