The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 42,400
€ 21,700
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 Diesel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
104.8
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.04 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
108 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
27.76 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
64 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
806 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
