The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 24,800
 Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 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 (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)
104.8
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.44 %
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft