The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 23,400
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.5
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
103.4
168
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.28 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
482 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
