The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 39,300
€ 19,400
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.4 DI Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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 1.4 DI Turbo
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
263 kg
17.07 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
444 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
