VW Golf R vs Opel Astra OPC 2012
| Category | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 271 / 267 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1558 / 3435 | 1505 / 3318 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 180 / 177 | 180 / 177 |
| Average price | €37,000 | €41,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.70 | 1:43.70 |
| Smolensk Ring | 1:50.00 | 1:50.70 |
| Rockingham National | 1:23.50 | 1:25.30 |
| Anglesey National | 1:05.40 | 1:07.40 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:20.00 | 8:23.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:16.93 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.0 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.2 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.9 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 22.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.8 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.0 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.9 s @ 122.4 mph | 23.3 s @ 123.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.7 s | 7.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 14.2 s | 12.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.4 s | 16.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 18.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 262 kph (163 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 23.4 s @ 2051 ft | 22.7 s @ 2011 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) | 68.9 kph (42.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (116 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (465 ft) | 142 m (468 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Opel Astra OPC 2012 | VW Golf R (Mk VI) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Golf R is the fastest by a small margin.
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