The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 42,400

€ 28,800

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.83 %

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

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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.99 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
6.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
482 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L