The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4466 mm
Length
4268 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
199 kg
12.84 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L