The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 21,000
€ 33,000
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 Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.72 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
478 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
