The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 32,700

€ 21,200

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.39 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
690 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft