The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1470 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
4268 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1571 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
4.84 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 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
1686 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
260 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

175 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
14.55 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L