The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 23,500

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
21.51 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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