The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 25,100

€ 25,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Diesel 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 BlueMotion.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.72 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
809 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
809 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 Diesel Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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