The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 20,200
€ 21,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
144 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
26.13 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
