The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,100
 Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1481 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.07 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

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6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L