The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 3.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
B-K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
595 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
765 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft