The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.5 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
165.8 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.19 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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)
35 cu ft