The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 GTI Performance
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
175.8 in
Length
168 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI Performance
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.83 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI Performance
P-J
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

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

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
485 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft