The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 41,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
174
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.06 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
94 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
32.67 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
57 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
849 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
849 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
84.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
