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 4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 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 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.77 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
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)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft