The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
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
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.05 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 5500 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 1650 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
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
15.42 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
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
466 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft