The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 45,300
€ 20,800
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
167.8
105.7
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
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 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
475 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
