The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 20,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
154 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
485 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
