The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 26.2 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 13.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.08 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L