The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel is 4.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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
134 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft