The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11)
€ 18,900
€ 24,200
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
600 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
