The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,300
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,300
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
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 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.7 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol 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
197 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
300 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

 REPLAY
6.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
6.85 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L