The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
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 2.0 CDTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.13 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft