The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 30,900
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.64 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Automatic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft