The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 36,000
€ 31,500
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer and 1.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
58.3
72.4
79.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
72.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.1
175.8
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %
General
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
P-J
Generation
AU
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
429 mi
Range
706 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
