The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 21,300
€ 21,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
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
105.7
174
103.1
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
13.06 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
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 Turbo
125 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
