The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.96 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

 REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft