The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.33 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft