The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,600
 Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
105.7
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.16 %
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft