Opel Astra OPC (2000 – 2004) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Honda Civic Type-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 229 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,210 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra OPC
2000 – 2004
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 250 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 8.2 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 229 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 9.2 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,110 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,250 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.