The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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. The Opel Astra OPC is 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
72.4 in
Width
70.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
175.8 in
Length
168.7 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.97 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
P-J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
799 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft