The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,100
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 16.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4419 mm
Length
4258 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.86 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L