The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 42,100
€ 22,700
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.43 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
438 mi
Range
580 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
580 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
