The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 29,600

€ 24,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.9
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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.92 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
462 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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