The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 17,600
€ 26,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.42 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
B-K
Generation
CD
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
595 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
