The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 27,600

€ 21,600
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 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.17 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
59 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
852 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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