The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 24,200
€ 44,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.7
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
174
103.4
167.8
174 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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
