The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,700
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1489 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4466 mm
Length
4212 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.87 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L