The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 24,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF 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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
493 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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