The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
€ 29,600

€ 19,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.9
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.98 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
462 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft