The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 29,100
 Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..) Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
104.8
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft