The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 20,500
€ 26,000
€ 20,500
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 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 ACT
P-J
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 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
590 mi
Range
595 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 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
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
