The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (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 DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 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
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
7.1 kg
city
29 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
50 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
302 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L