The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 26,700

€ 21,600

€ 26,700
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1489
1840
2020
1621
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
2695
4466
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
186 kg
12 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.12 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
13.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L