The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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 ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.84 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
21.5 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
493 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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