The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,600
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
174 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.08 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
21.5 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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