The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 35,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,800
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 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.85 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L