The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 19,600
€ 24,000
€ 19,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
1510
1814
2013
1480
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4419
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.29 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.15 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
590 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
