The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 26,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
634 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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