The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 18,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
13.48 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
