The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 29,600
€ 22,400
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 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.62 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
