The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 22,600
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,600
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
71.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
2884 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
19.49 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
102.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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