The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 eTSI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
675 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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