The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 45,300

€ 23,900

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1465
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1465 mm
Height
1510 mm
2626
4263
2685
4419
4263 mm
Length
4419 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
10.73 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
66 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
475 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L