The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,500
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.84 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft