The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.11 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 2.0 CDTI

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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft