2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport vs. 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC

To start off, both 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport and 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport and 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo Sport 2012 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC
Make Opel Opel
Model Astra Astra
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 52 L


 

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