The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,700
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
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 Diesel Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.06 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft