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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.1
167.6
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
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
