The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 24,400
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.29 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
457 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
