The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 25,900

€ 23,400

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.71 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
634 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft