The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,500
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
133 kg
8.85 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
260 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

121 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
8.95 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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