Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Opel Astra J GTC

2.0 OPC

280 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,431 kg
    3,155 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,431kg3,155lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,840kg4,057lb
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
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,466mm176in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,695mm106in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
112mm4in
Trunk volume
343L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,165L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
56L
CO2 emissions-
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPCPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC5,300 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
21.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
1,550 kg
3,417 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 0.9 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC: 0.8 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
181 hp/t
135 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
691 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
280 hp
209 kW
6.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
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

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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
OpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 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 VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIOpelAstra J GTC2.0 OPC
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
753 km
468 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
-
189 g/km
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 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 VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIOpel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 119 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra J GTC 2.0 OPC

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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