The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,500
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 23,500
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
168 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
590 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft