The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 17,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200

ⓘ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 is 21.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4466 mm
Length
4255 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1205 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 kg
19.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.35 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
14.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L