The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 35,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.58 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
489 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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
