The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 20,000
€ 25,300
€ 20,000
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 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 OPF ACT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
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 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Turbo
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 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
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
