The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 20,900
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
167.8 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 GTC 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft