The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 25,300
€ 21,400
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
AU
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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
621 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
