The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 32,500

€ 24,200

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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