The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,300
€ 42,400
€ 19,300
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.16 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.6
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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
