The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) 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 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.85 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
