The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,400

€ 25,300

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
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
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
B-K
Generation
AU
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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)
36 cu ft