The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,900
€ 23,300
€ 23,900
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 1.6 Diesel 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 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
22.67 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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
