The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 26,000

€ 25,000

€ 26,000
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 TSI ACT 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 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.39 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
595 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
89 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 TSI ACT
89 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)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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