The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 17,600
€ 32,800
€ 17,600
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.26 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
