The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 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 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft