The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
105.7
174
167.5 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.49 %
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft