The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 43,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 20.3 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
1489
1840
2020
1465
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1465 mm
2695
4466
2626
4263
4466 mm
Length
4263 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.52 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1364 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
200 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
10.41 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
561 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
