The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 Clubsport.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 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 Clubsport
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft