The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,000
€ 29,600
€ 17,000
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 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
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 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
527 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
