The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Easytronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
€ 21,200

€ 28,700

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.09 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
15.6 lb
64 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
678 mi
Range
302 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft