The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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