The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 Turbo is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.75 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft