Volkswagen Golf R (2005 – 2008) vs Vauxhall Astra VXR (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. The Vauxhall Astra VXR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 6.5 s. The Volkswagen Golf R has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. The Vauxhall Astra VXR uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,393 kg against 1,463 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2005 – 2008
|
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,092 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,463 – 1,494 kg | 1,393 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.