The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 43,200
€ 20,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.4
167.8
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 CDTI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
495 mi
Range
806 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
