The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 23,200

€ 22,200

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.16 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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10.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
10.15 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
72 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
61 mpg
city
31 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
765 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L