The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 27,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
104.8
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft