The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 25,700
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.4
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
493 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
