The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 42,100
€ 23,200
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 Diesel 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 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.5
71.2
80.4
57.7
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
104.8
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.01 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
108 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
27.84 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
53 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
678 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Diesel Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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
