The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 22,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.78 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft