The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 25.3 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
4466 mm
Length
4213 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.49 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L