The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 31,700
€ 23,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
485 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
