The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 19,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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 GTC 1.4
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 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 GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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