The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 24,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.43 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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