The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 39,300
€ 29,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.5
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
101.5
165.8
104.8
172
165.8 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.48 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
1K
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
120 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
444 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
