The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 36,000
€ 20,200
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.6
58.3
72.4
79.5
58.3
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
106.1
175.8
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
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.38 %
General
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
429 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
