The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 44,100

€ 21,000

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2806 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.4 %

General
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
495 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
634 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft