The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 19,000
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 Turbo is 20.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4466 mm
Length
4258 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1206 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1720 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 kg
13.42 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.36 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
14.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L