The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 21,300

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
609 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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