The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 30,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
227 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
765 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
