The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,300
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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft