The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 26,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.81 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
25.19 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
