The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 18,100
€ 23,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
