The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 20,900
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
AU
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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft