The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 29,600

€ 26,500

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.11 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
485 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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