The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
279 kg
18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
645 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L