The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 19,100
 Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.84 %
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft