The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 27,700
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
468 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
