Opel Astra OPC (2013 – 2018) vs Subaru WRX (2014 – 2021): specs compared
The Opel Astra OPC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 268 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. The Subaru WRX is the lighter car, from 1,482 kg against 1,550 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Subaru WRX is 130 mm longer than the Opel Astra OPC.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra OPC
2013 – 2018
|
Subaru
WRX
2014 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2014 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 272 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,550 kg | 1,482 – 1,557 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.