The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 21,000
€ 17,500
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 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
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
754 lb
21.77 %
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
5-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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
