The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,500
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 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
1809
2042
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
2662
4370
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.76 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L