The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,800
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 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 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 (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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 (18 - 19)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
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
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.07 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

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
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft