The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 30,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.8 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.9
175.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
