The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 23,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.7
104.8
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
CD
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
647 mi
Range
765 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft