The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 33,000
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 GTI Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.85 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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