The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 26,500
€ 21,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.6
72.4
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
72.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.5
175.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.91 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
