Car comparison

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurbovsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
249Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,447kg3,190lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,753mm69in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,614mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
380L
350L
Max trunk volume-
1,305L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
55L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo5,400 rpm1,950 rpm5,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
28.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,447 kg
3,190 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 0.9 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
559 km
347 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
559 km
347 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 112 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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