The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 32,500

€ 26,500

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 19.8 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1481
1799
2027
1489
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1481 mm
Height
1489 mm
2626
4268
2695
4466
4268 mm
Length
4466 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.85 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.31 kg/bhp
7.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
493 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L