The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 22,400
€ 34,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo 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 OPF.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
457 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
512 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
