The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 30,000
 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.6 %
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
192 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft