The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 21,500

€ 24,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 1.6 CDTI
3034 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
503 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft