The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 21,200
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
690 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).
85.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft