The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 43,200
€ 27,100
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
495 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
473 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
