The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 25,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)
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 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.96 %
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
489 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
489 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft