The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 42,400

€ 24,300

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 10.2 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1470
1799
2027
1485
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1470 mm
Height
1485 mm
2626
4268
2662
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.7 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
8.54 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
482 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L