The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 21,200
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.41 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
AU
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
123 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22.91 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft