The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 19,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (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 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.98 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

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

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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