The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 29,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
462 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
