The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 22,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
174
165.3 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
