The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 23,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1371 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
8.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
104 bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
78 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
39 mpg
city
66 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
589 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
