The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 24,700

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.1 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32.67 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
892 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
892 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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