The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 22,200

€ 18,100

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.8 T is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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