The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 36,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.9
106.1
175.8
165.9 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
428 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
