The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
39 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft