The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 23,400

€ 19,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Astra 1.5 Diesel is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Astra 1.6.
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
104.8
172
105.7
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
3023 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
B-K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Astra 1.5 Diesel
104 hp
113 hp
Astra 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Astra 1.5 Diesel
192 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Astra 1.6
Performance
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Astra 1.5 Diesel
29.07 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Astra 1.5 Diesel
65 mpg
37 mpg
Astra 1.6
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
828 mi
Range
552 mi
Astra 1.5 Diesel
828 mi
552 mi
Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
Astra 1.5 Diesel
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
Astra 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Astra 1.5 Diesel
Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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