The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1469 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4213 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
10 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L