The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 21,200
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1465 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
2662
4370
4263 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1278 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
227 kg
15.08 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1399 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
123 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
245 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L