The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,400
€ 28,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
167.6
174 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
