The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 19,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.6
106.1
175.8
167.6 in
Length
175.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
31.35 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
