The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 22,400
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (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 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.5 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft