The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 DI Turbo
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.04 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft