The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 20.3 cm shorter, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
1840
2020
1799 mm
Width
1840 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1465 mm
Height
1489 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
2695
4466
4263 mm
Length
4466 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.44 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
178 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
230 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
7.83 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
457 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L