Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsOpel Astra J GTC 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Opel Astra J GTC

1.6

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,466mm176in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,695mm106in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
112mm4in
Trunk volume
204L
380L
Max trunk volume
882L
1,165L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
56L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
OpelAstra J GTC1.65,500 rpm1,650-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra J GTC1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
35.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
1,503 kg
3,314 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s
OpelAstra J GTC1.67.9 s

Although Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has more power, Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
804 km
499 mi
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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

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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIOpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
804 km
499 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 1.6
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 298 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 176 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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