The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 26,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.79 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft