The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 39,300
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1510
1814
2013
1461
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1461 mm
2685
4419
2578
4212
4419 mm
Length
4212 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
12.15 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
590 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
444 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
