The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 25,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 CDTI 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 CDTI
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 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.12 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
663 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
