The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 24,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
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 Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.87 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 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 1.6 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
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