The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,100
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
71.2
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
15.11 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
489 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft