The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 21,300
€ 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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 Turbo
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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 1.4 Turbo
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 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
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
