The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 26,300

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1480
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1480 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4199
2662
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1376 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.89 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
8.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.71 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
503 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L