The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 18,700
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.44 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft