The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 22,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance 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 Performance
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 Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 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 Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
485 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
