2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop vs. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport
To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop and 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop.
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2012 Opel Astra 1.8 Enjoy Twintop | 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Astra | Astra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |