The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Astra OPC is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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
57.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.8 in
Length
165.9 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.42 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
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
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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
12.38 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft