The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 20,700

€ 25,100
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 2.0 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 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
21.86 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
690 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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