The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24.01 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
33 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
337 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft