The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 23,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.8
106.1
175.8
165.8 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.6 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1K
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
444 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
