The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,900

€ 43,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel is 14 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant R.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
1510
1809
2042
1515
1799
2027
1809 mm
Width
1799 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1510 mm
Height
1515 mm
2662
4702
2620
4562
4702 mm
Length
4562 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.47 %

General
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
B-K
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
134 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf Variant R
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
320 NM
380 NM
VW Golf Variant R
Performance
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Variant R
▶ REPLAY
10.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.32 kg/bhp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
10.63 kg/bhp
5.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
61 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf Variant R
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
648 mi
Range
475 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
648 mi
475 mi
VW Golf Variant R
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf Variant R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Diesel
VW Golf Variant R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
605 L











1630 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L