The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 37,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1510
1814
2013
1461
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1461 mm
2685
4419
2578
4212
4419 mm
Length
4212 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
200 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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11.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
11.64 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
633 mi
439 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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L