The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 31,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1036 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft