Car comparison

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6vsMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Astra J GTC

1.6

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2018
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra J GTC1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.6s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
45.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,114mm162in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,695mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
112mm4in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,165L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
56L
47L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
165g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra J GTC1.65,500 rpm1,650-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.65,500-6,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra J GTC1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
45.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 10 hp more than Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.67.9 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
836 km
519 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
662 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra J GTC1.6MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra J GTC 1.6Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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