The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 Turbo is 20.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4466 mm
Length
4258 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.24 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
634 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L