The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 39,300

€ 21,700
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.8
174 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.47 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
128 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
25.89 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
56 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
828 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 110g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft