The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 39,300

€ 21,400
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 1.2 DI Turbo 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 1.2 DI Turbo
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 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
16.94 %

General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
225 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
225 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
10 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
66 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
54 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
693 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L