The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 24,000
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.45 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 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 GTC 1.6 DI 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
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
47 mpg
42 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L