The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 20.7 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1814 mm
Width
1786 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1510 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4419 mm
Length
4212 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.73 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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