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Opel Astra K 1.6 TurbovsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Opel Astra K

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,303 kg
    2,873 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra K1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,303kg2,873lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.3s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,662mm105in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
48L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Astra K 1.6 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 K1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.3 s
31.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 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
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo has 16 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 K1.6 Turbo
1,303 kg
2,873 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 K1.6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 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 K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 1.9 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 K1.6 Turbo
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 K1.6 Turbo
727 km
452 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 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 K1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 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
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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 K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 K1.6 Turbo
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra K1.6 TurboVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,303 kg
2,873 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 K 1.6 TurboVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 337 km (209 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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