The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,200
€ 23,300
€ 26,200
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.42 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
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
