The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 22,100

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT 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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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 ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1364 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
9.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
634 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L