The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI 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 DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.11 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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