The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.93 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
589 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
