The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 39,300

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1485
1809
2042
1461
1786
2048
1809 mm
Width
1786 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1485 mm
Height
1461 mm
2662
4370
2578
4212
4370 mm
Length
4212 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1273 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
268 kg
17.39 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
170 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
170 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
12.24 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
64 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
678 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
507 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L