The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 28,300

€ 24,800

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1492
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1492 mm
Height
1510 mm
2620
4258
2685
4419
4258 mm
Length
4419 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.84 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
609 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L