The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 32,500

€ 27,000
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1485
1809
2042
1481
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1481 mm
2662
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.46 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
B-K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC 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
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
489 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
489 mi
493 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).
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
141 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L