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 8 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
175.8 in
Length
167.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
16.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
16.82 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 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