The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 24,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 Turbo
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 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
422 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
