The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 22,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
71.4
79.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
P-J
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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
428 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
791 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft