Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1992 – 1997) vs Opel Astra 3 Doors (1991 – 1994): specs compared

Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Opel Astra 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 215 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,064 kg.

Specification Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE 1992 – 1997 Opel Astra 3 Doors Opel Astra 3 Doors 1991 – 1994
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1992 – 1997 1991 – 1994
Body style — 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 2 14
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 116 – 150 hp 60 – 150 hp
Torque 166 – 180 Nm 103 – 196 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.7 – 10.4 s 8.0 – 18.5 s
Top speed 196 – 215 km/h 153 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.1 – 8.5 L/100 km 5.6 – 8.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,021 mm 4,049 – 4,050 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,689 – 1,690 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm 2,520 mm
Curb weight 1,064 – 1,109 kg 940 – 1,095 kg

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