The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 18,400

€ 27,000

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.71 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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