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 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
175.8 in
Length
165.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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