The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (12 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 16,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
59.4
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
103.4
167.8
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
86 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.2 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
35.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
495 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
