The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 19,900
€ 22,400
€ 19,900
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 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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
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 Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
