The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 20.3 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1465 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
2695
4466
4263 mm
Length
4466 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.33 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
4.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.85 kg/bhp
7.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
477 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L