The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 36,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.8 T is 10.5 inches shorter and 2.1 inches narrower.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
106.1
175.8
165.3 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
570 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
