The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 37,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.5
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.8
175.8 in
Length
165.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.43 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 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
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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
