The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 24,000

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 20.3 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1465
1799
2027
1489
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1465 mm
Height
1489 mm
2626
4263
2695
4466
4263 mm
Length
4466 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.13 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
168 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
8.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
482 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L