The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,700
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 26.7 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1480 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
4199 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.26 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
1956 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
8.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.8 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
43 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.8 T
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L