The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 25,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.4 in
Width
72.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
168.7
106.1
175.8
168.7 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.08 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
CD
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
675 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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