The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 30,800
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 GTI Performance 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 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft