The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,700
€ 20,900
€ 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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
168
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 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
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
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
42 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
