The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Astra OPC is 10.5 inches longer and 2.1 inches wider.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
72.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
175.8 in
Length
165.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.17 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft