The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 27,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.81 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
634 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
92.9 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
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
