The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 GTI.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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 GTI (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 GTI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.13 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft