The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
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 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
42 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
302 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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