The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 21,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.14 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
1364 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.09 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L