The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 42,400
€ 26,900
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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
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 2.0 CDTI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
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 automatic 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
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
610 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
1184 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
