The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
58.3
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
72.4
79.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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
57.5 in
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
175.8 in
Length
165.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.87 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
439 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft