The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 30,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (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 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
134 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
22.44 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
663 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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