The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 17,900

€ 25,700

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
19.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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