The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 32,800

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 Performance.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
1510
1814
2013
1481
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1481 mm
2685
4419
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.07 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
10.73 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
809 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L