The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,900

€ 21,600

€ 19,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.98 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 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