The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 23,900
€ 43,500
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 SportWagen R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
59.6
70.8
79.8
60.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.6 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
179.6
105.7
185
179.6 in
Length
185 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.5 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
AUV
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
296 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.72 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
475 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
475 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
