The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.44 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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