The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 27,600
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 8.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.7
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
106.1
175.8
103.1
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.37 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
