The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 24,500

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 8.6 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1491
1789
2073
1485
1809
2042
1789 mm
Width
1809 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1491 mm
Height
1485 mm
2619
4284
2662
4370
4284 mm
Length
4370 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
CD
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
48 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
675 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L