The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 37,400

€ 24,300
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.24 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
728 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft