Opel Kadett 5 Doors (1984 – 1991) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1984 – 1992): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. The Opel Kadett 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 838 kg against 909 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Kadett 5 Doors
1984 – 1991
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1984 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1991 | 1984 – 1992 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 15 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 150 hp | 107 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 84 – 197 Nm | 154 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 19.0 s | 8.3 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 217 km/h | 186 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.1 L/100 km | 8.0 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,001 mm | 3,980 – 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 838 – 1,000 kg | 909 – 1,032 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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