Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsOpel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Opel Astra K

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    727 km
    452 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,662mm105in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
305L
370L
Max trunk volume
1,079L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
48L
CO2 emissions-
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIOpel Astra K 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
32.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 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
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
1,275 kg
2,811 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 1.1 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 mi
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
727 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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

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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 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 VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSIOpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
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
Range score
645 km
401 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
-
151 g/km
Trunk score
305 L
10.8 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 VI GTI 2.0 TSIOpel Astra K 1.6 Turbo
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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