The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 45,400

€ 23,000

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
59.6
70.8
79.8
60.4
71.6
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59.6 in
Height
60.4 in
103.1
180.6
105.7
185
180.6 in
Length
185 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.56 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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