The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 10.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.23 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft