The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,000
€ 42,400
€ 20,000
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 Turbo 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 Turbo
VW Golf R
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.9
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
105.7
174
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.83 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
26.03 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
590 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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
