The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)
105.7
174
167.8 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra 1.6 DI 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