The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 39,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
58.6
72.4
79.5
57.5
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.5 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.8
175.8 in
Length
165.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.5 %
General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
55 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
809 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
809 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
