The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 29,600

€ 21,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.77 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
485 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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