The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 42,100

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 10.7 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1485
1809
2042
1465
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1485 mm
Height
1465 mm
2662
4370
2626
4263
4370 mm
Length
4263 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1378 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.08 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
300 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
6.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
6.99 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
466 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
466 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
160 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L