The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 42,100
€ 21,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.29 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
59 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
438 mi
Range
852 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
852 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
