The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 17,300
€ 27,300
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 OPF ACT 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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
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
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
