The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.84 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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