The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 27,700

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.32 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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