The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 19,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.8
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.01 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
