The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 22,100

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4 Turbo
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.32 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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