Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Astra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Astra has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Astra shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Astra's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1323 kgs (2916 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI in the same weight category as the 2020 McLaren 765LT 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Astra shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 168 bhp (125 kW) @ 5200 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 184 lb-ft (249.4 Nm) @ 1950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Astra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged (151.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Astra.

The Vauxhall-Opel Astra has a Power to weight ratio of 126.9 bhp per ton and 139.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Astra competing with the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Supercharged (151.8 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT (151.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Astra generating around 139.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Lotus Esprit S2.2 Turbo (164.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth (164.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.4 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI as fast as the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 2.0 Blue HDI 180 (8.10 secs) the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (8.10 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GT TDi 170 (8.10 secs) the or the 2004 Jaguar S Type 2.7d V6 Sport (8.10 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI is also faster than the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the and the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Astra and the 1988 Aston-Martin Virage 5.3 V8 1988

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.99 secs @ 85.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1988 Aston-Martin Virage 5.3 V8 1988 (15.92 secs), the 2004 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - EP3 (15.92 secs), and the 2001 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R EP2 - EDM (15.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Astra equals the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.0 Turbo SRI then how about the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (146 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (146 mph), or the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (146 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Astra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison