The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 27,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.11 %
General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
143 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
