The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,000
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
167.8 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft