The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 15.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
1814
2013
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1351 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
152 kg
10.11 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
AU
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.74 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L