The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,300
€ 29,700
€ 20,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
B-K
Generation
CD
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
806 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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 CDTI
76.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
