The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,100
€ 24,000
€ 27,100
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 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
473 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
