The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex

 REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
57 mpg  ( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
64 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
16.7 lb
city
47 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
65 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
293 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft