The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 42,100
€ 20,300
€ 42,100
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.06 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
438 mi
Range
849 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
