The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 20,900

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
1376 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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8.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.71 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
503 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L