The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft