The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 33,400
€ 26,900
€ 33,400
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
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.4
168
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
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.79 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 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
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 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
1067 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
