The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 18,600

€ 25,600

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.61 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
31.53 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
634 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft