The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 18,600
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
104.8
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.16 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
89 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.53 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
31.53 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft