Car comparison

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra J GTC1.6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,695mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
112mm4in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,165L
1,270L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra J GTC1.6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
32.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 16 hp (12 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 2.2 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 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 J GTC1.6
836 km
519 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra J GTC1.6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 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 J GTC 1.6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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