The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 21,000
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.6 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
2578
4213
4419 mm
Length
4213 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1401 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.82 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.04 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
6.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
422 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L