The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,200
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.88 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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