The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.07 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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