The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 24,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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 2.0 CDTI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
