The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 42,100
€ 36,000
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra OPC
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
167.8
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 OPC
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.33 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra OPC
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 OPC
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra OPC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
438 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
