The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 33,700
€ 17,300
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.26 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
154 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
485 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
