The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 16,800
 Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800

ⓘ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 1.4 ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
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 1.4 ecoFlex
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.21 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
127 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft