The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 18,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
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 1.4 Turbo
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.2 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft