The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 20,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.37 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
