The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,000
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
1809
2042
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.46 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
300 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
5.6 kg  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
7.1 kg
54 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
489 mi
Range
302 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
25.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
141 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L