The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 42,100
€ 19,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1465
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1465 mm
Height
1510 mm
2626
4263
2685
4419
4263 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.42 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
438 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
