The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 32,800
€ 17,800
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 1.4 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 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf GTI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
30.58 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
633 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 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
