The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,900
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 OPF ACT 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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.68 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.36 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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