The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
165.9 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft