The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 29,700
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 13.5 cm longer, 2.5 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1510
1814
2013
1491
1789
2073
1814 mm
Width
1789 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1510 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4419
2619
4284
4419 mm
Length
4284 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.93 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
12.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.33 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
527 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
512 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
