The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 24,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 24,400
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
1814
2013
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4419 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.29 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol 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
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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