The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
175.8 in
Length
168.1 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.88 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
1657 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft