The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 27,000
€ 24,300
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.08 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
728 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
