The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 OPC is 8.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.8 in
Length
167.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
20.46 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Opel Astra OPC
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft