The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 18,400
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 ecoFlex 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2806 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.34 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft