The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 24,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
CD
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
133 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
595 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
89 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
