The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 22,300
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,300
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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2884 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.89 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
173 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
542 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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft