The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,800

€ 29,600

€ 22,800
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
108 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
49 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
809 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 114g Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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