The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 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 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft