The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 18,800

€ 26,700

€ 18,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
22.27 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft