The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,800
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 21,800
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 ecoFlex (11 - 14)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.88 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.85 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
561 mi
Range
482 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
561 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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