The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,500
€ 32,500
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
P-J
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22.25 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
