The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 18,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
167.6
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
