The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 36,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
58.5
71.2
80.4
58
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58 in
104.8
172
103.4
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.95 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
B-K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
56 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
806 mi
Range
1657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
28.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
