The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,000
 Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
302 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft