The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 32,800
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.92 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
32.67 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
849 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
