The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.72 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft