The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 23,500
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.83 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft