The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,100
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft