The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,600

€ 24,000

€ 24,600
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 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.3
174 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.45 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20.33 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft