The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 26,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
647 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
