The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 23,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
647 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
