The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 21,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.8 T
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.41 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.8 T
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
14.55 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
809 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
