The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 42,400

€ 26,500

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft