The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 36,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 7.8 inches shorter and 1.6 inches narrower.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
106.1
175.8
168 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.83 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
276 hp
Opel Astra OPC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
485 mi
Range
429 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Opel Astra OPC
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
