The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.72 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
15.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
542 mi
Range
302 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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