The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,400
€ 26,000
€ 19,400
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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.83 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
123 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
595 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6
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 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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
