The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.02 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.85 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
647 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
561 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft