The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 21,300
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 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 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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
2855 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.03 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

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 automatic 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
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 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
22.3 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
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
527 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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 Turbo
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
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