The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 24,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1485
1809
2042
1480
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1480 mm
2662
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
663 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
