The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 24,900
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.89 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft