The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
1840
2020
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1840 mm
Width
1799 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1489 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4466 mm
Length
4263 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.13 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
280 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
45 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
495 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L