The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 30,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.6
72.4
79.5
58.3
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
106.1
175.8
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
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.03 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft