The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 17,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.3 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
478 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
