The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 22,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.75 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
CD
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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