The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 18,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
490 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
