The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 41,200
€ 20,000
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 1.4 Turbo 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 1.4 Turbo
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 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.43 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
25.65 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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
