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 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
175.8 in
Length
167.6 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
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
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 1.6 Turbo
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
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
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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