The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 25,600
€ 17,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.1
167.6
104.8
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
AU
Generation
B-K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
