Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
249Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,364kg3,007lb
1,265kg2,789lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,488mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions-
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
249 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
1,265 kg
2,789 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
234 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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI7.2 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 1.2 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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
559 km
347 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
234 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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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

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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
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
Range score
679 km
422 mi
559 km
347 mi
CO2 score
-
223 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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