The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 16)
€ 28,100

€ 26,200

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
179.8
105.7
185
179.8 in
Length
185 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.09 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
AUV
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
131 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
23.73 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft