2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport vs. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport
To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport 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 49 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport weights approximately 232 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport. 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 1.9 CDTi Sport (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Astra GTC 1.9 CDTi Sport | 2012 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
