The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 25,700
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,700
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
1840
2020
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4466 mm
Length
4199 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.45 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
197 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
527 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
125 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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L