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 8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.8 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
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
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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
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
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft