Car comparison

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

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

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Opel Astra J GTC

2.0 OPC

280 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
280hp209kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
691km430mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,516mm60in
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
189g/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 2.0 OPCVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC5,300 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 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 GTC2.0 OPC
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC6.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 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
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
691 km
430 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 GTC2.0 OPC
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 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
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPCVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
691 km
430 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 2.0 OPCVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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