The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1482 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
221 kg
14.07 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
70 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
7.6 kg
city
51 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
72 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
293 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L