The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 22,200
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 25.4 cm shorter, 5.4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
1840
2020
1786 mm
Width
1840 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1461 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
2695
4466
4212 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.75 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 1.4 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
1364 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L