The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 24,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 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 Diesel.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 Diesel
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
570 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
