The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,300

€ 19,100

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 15.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1461
1786
2048
1485
1809
2042
1786 mm
Width
1809 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1461 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4212
2662
4370
4212 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1273 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
268 kg
17.39 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
998 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
104 bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
170 NM
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
444 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L