The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
1K
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft