The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 21,500
€ 22,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.3
104.8
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
503 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
