The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 19,500
€ 44,400
€ 19,500
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 GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
106.1
175.8
103.4
167.8
175.8 in
Length
167.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.45 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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
