The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI 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.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
600 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft