The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 18,100
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 18,100
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 1.4 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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.75 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
P-J
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 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
30.58 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
657 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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