The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,300
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 28,700
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 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 DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
15.6 lb
city
56 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
71 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
302 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft