The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
15.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
759 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft