The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 21,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.21 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
