The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1470 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
2662
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.76 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L