Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsOpel Astra H GTC · Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Opel Astra H GTC · Facelift 2007

OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 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
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
230hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,357kg2,992lb
1,318kg2,906lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,501mm59in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume
350L
340L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,070L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIOpel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTECPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC5,600 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
23.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
1,318 kg
2,906 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.8 s
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC6.4 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: 0.4 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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: 1.0 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
OpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
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

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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 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

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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIOpelAstra H GTCFacelift 2007OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Power
230 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
1,318 kg
2,906 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
671 km
417 mi
565 km
351 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIOpel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Opel Astra H GTC Facelift 2007 OPC 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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