The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 44,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 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 1.2 DI Turbo
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 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
128 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
166 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
22.05 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
693 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
693 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
