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Opel Astra H GTC · Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECvsVolkswagen 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 · Facelift 2007

OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2010
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,318 kg
    2,906 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,318kg2,906lb
1,547kg3,411lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,753mm69in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,501mm59in
Wheelbase
2,614mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
340L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,070L
1,305L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC: 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC5,600 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm5,850 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
25.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,547 kg
3,411 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC: 1.3 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
565 km
351 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
1,547 kg
3,411 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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