The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 28,700
€ 25,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
168
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 Diesel Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
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 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
51 mpg
( 57 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
57 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
40 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
302 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
