The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 25,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Diesel 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 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 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 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
