The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 28,700
€ 24,000
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
128 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.6 lb
city
30 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
46 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
302 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
