The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 35,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
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
104.8
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
158 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
19.62 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
728 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
728 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
