The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 22,600
 Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19) Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
71.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)
104.8
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.02 %
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Automatic (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft