The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 20,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
