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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
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 1.4
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.12 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
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
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
