The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 16,800
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.4
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
105.7
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.59 %
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
AU
Generation
P-J
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4

 REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft