The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 23,200

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
59.2
70.1
78.9
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.2 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
178.5
105.7
185
178.5 in
Length
185 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
1KM
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 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 SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
589 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
589 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft