The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 21,000
€ 30,800
€ 21,000
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 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.04 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 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).
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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
