Volkswagen Golf IV
R32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsOpel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Opel Astra H
2.0i 16V Turbo
240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.4 s
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lightest1,385 kg3,053 lb
- Best power-to-weight173 hp/t129 kW/t5.8 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.0 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Largest trunk380 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score58/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V
- Fastest top speed247 km/h153 mph
- Most powerful240 hp179 kW
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240hp179kW | 240hp179kW |
| Torque | 310Nm229lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,475kg3,252lb | 1,385kg3,053lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 1,860kg4,101lb |
| Top speed | 247 km/h 153 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated | 74.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6s | 6.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.9s Calculated | 24.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3s Calculated | 6.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s Calculated | 14.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton Calculated | 231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 565km351mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,189cc195cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,150mm163in | 4,249mm167in |
| Width | 1,735mm68in | 1,753mm69in |
| Height | 1,414mm56in | 1,467mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,518mm99in | 2,614mm103in |
| Front track | 1,513mm60in | 1,488mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,487mm59in | 1,488mm59in |
| Ground clearance | - | 160mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 330L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,185L | 1,330L |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 62L | 52L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VOpel Astra H 2.0i 16V TurboPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
- Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 6,200 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 5,600 rpm | - | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.3 s | 6.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.9 s | 24.2 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h 153 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.6 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 14.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 162 km/h 100 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 240 hp 179 kW |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 240 hp 179 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 1,475 kg 3,252 lb |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 244 km/h 152 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 6.6 s |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 6.4 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.6 s | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.4 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V | OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 240 hp 179 kW | 240 hp 179 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.6 s | 6.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 247 km/h 153 mph | 244 km/h 152 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,475 kg 3,252 lb | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 9.2 L/100 km 25.6 mpg US 30.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 565 km 351 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 330 L 11.7 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 163 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.91 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,415 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo
- Has 10 Nm more
- Is 90 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 50 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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