testing 2011
Opel Astra OPC vs VW Golf GTI Edition 30
| Category | Golf GTI Edition 30 | Opel Astra OPC |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 241 / 237 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 300 / 221 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1391 / 3067 | 1343 / 2961 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 165 / 163 | 179 / 177 |
| Average price | €31,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Golf GTI Edition 30 | Opel Astra OPC |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 10.5 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.5 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.8 s | 18.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 25.7 s | 24.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.4 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph | 10.5 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.8 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.1 s @ 121.8 mph | 23.9 s @ 123.7 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Golf GTI Edition 30 | Opel Astra OPC |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 9.6 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.8 s | 8.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.2 s | 17.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Golf GTI Edition 30 | Opel Astra OPC |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 245 kph (152 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Golf GTI Edition 30 | Opel Astra OPC |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 95 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Astra OPC is the fastest by a small margin.
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