The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 36,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 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 Performance OPF.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
P-J
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
27.18 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
527 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
527 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
