The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 16)
€ 45,400

€ 26,200

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI 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
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 DI Turbo
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.71 %

General
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
AUV
Generation
P-J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 DI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 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 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen R
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft