The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 17,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
1465
1799
2027
1485
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1465 mm
Height
1485 mm
2626
4263
2662
4370
4263 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1244 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
239 kg
16.12 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
130 NM
Opel Astra 1.4
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
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4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
12.57 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
438 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
