The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 29,700
€ 24,400
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 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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)
35 cu ft
