The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 17,600
€ 23,300
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 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 1.4
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.57 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
542 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
