The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 33,000

€ 20,900

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
1482
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1482 mm
Height
1510 mm
2626
4268
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
1387 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.01 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.73 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
478 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L