The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 42,400
€ 21,400
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
57.9
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
168
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.85 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
