The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
€ 35,900
€ 23,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
