The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 20,600
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
71.4
79.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
174 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft