The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,400
€ 25,600
€ 24,400
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 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 ACT BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1510
1814
2013
1492
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1492 mm
2685
4419
2620
4258
4419 mm
Length
4258 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1294 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.75 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 ACT BMT
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 ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
131 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
483 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
496 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
