The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 24,500
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
485 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
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
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
