2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy vs. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic
To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy and 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic 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 Panoramic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic weights approximately 227 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy. 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 1.9 CDTi Enjoy (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic. 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Astra 1.9 CDTi Enjoy | 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic | |
| 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 | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
