The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 19,300
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 15.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
1482
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1482 mm
Height
1510 mm
2626
4268
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.97 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
493 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
