The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 25,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.6 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 OPF ACT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.49 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 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
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft