The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,600
€ 29,600
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
462 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
710 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
