The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 19,000

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.77 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
570 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft