The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,900
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 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 Performance.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance 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 Performance
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.73 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft