The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 23,300
€ 21,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
Generation
1K
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 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
