The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 25,100
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
20.96 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft