The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
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 1.5 Diesel 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 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
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 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
120 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
210 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
25.63 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
51 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
648 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
648 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 1.5 Diesel
94.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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