The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,000
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18) Opel Astra OPC
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 25.4 cm longer, 5.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
1482
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
1840
2020
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1840 mm
Width
1786 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4466 mm
Length
4212 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.58 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
276 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra OPC
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

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

83 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra OPC

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
5.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Opel Astra OPC
5.62 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra OPC
429 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
153.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra OPC
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1165 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L