The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 22,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1480
1786
2048
1489
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4199
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
570 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
