The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
20.46 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

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

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft