The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.12 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft