The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
20.46 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft