The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 19.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 0.8 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
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4466 mm
Length
4268 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.65 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
AU
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L