The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft