The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 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 22 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1480
1786
2048
1510
1814
2013
1786 mm
Width
1814 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1480 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4199
2685
4419
4199 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.45 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
11.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
518 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L