The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 26,200
€ 27,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
174
103.1
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
