The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,800
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 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
16.7 lb
city
41 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
293 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft