The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 23,200
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.85 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft