The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 21,200

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 OPF ACT 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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
598 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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