vauxhall did a fantastic job with the corsa nurburgring as it can beat bigger hot hatches on the track
VW Golf GTI vs Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition
| Category | Corsa OPC | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 210 / 207 | 211 / 208 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1260 / 2778 | 1357 / 2992 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 167 / 164 | 155 / 153 |
Lap Times
| Track | Corsa OPC | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 1:28.87 | 1:31.21 |
| Sachsenring | 1:45.78 | 1:48.05 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:38.57 | 1:38.70 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:19.80 |
Performance
| Category | Corsa OPC | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.9 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.2 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.4 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 15.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.0 s | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.0 s @ 118.7 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
| Top speed | 230 kph (143 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Corsa OPC | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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