The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 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 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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
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
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

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 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 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

 REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 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
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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