The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 23,500
€ 33,900
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.73 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
19.73 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
590 mi
Range
478 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
