The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 45,300
€ 22,600
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
167.8
104.8
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
143 hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
475 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
693 mi
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
