The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 32,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
P-J
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.73 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
791 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft