The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,200

€ 29,700

€ 23,200
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.18 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
25.89 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
941 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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