The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 40,300

€ 23,300

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI TCR OPF 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.6 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
464 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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