The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 21,000
€ 41,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
1510
1814
2013
1465
1799
2027
1814 mm
Width
1799 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1465 mm
2685
4419
2626
4263
4419 mm
Length
4263 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.6 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
260 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
14.55 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
773 mi
Range
438 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
