The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 26,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo 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 BlueMotion.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.7 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25.65 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
