The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,800
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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4419 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.53 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
260 NM
380 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
8.95 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
42 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L