The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 21,000
€ 25,900
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.97 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 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).
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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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
