The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,500
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
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 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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