The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 32,800
€ 21,200
€ 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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.9
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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
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
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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).
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)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
