The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 18,400

€ 45,300

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
104.8
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.4 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex 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