The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 37,400

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 25.4 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
1489
1840
2020
1461
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1461 mm
2695
4466
2578
4212
4466 mm
Length
4212 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.42 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
483 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L








1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L