The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,100

€ 33,700

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 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
3091 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.72 %

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
6-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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
473 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft