VW Golf GTI vs Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 1.6 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 200 / 197 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1404 / 3095 | 1308 / 2884 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 141 | 153 / 151 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €27,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.8 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 27.3 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 29.8 s @ 194.0 kph | 28.7 s @ 200.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 21.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.7 s @ 80.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 14.9 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 25.2 s @ 118.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 235 kph (146 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 45 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
Astra 1.6 Turbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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