The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 27,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
72.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
106.1
175.8
103.1
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3104 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.83 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
