The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 16,800
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
86 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
104 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
35.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
35.2 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft