The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 33,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.21 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
478 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
83.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft