The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 24,800
€ 36,900
€ 24,800
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 DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
59.4
71.4
79.3
58.4
70.8
79.8
71.4 in
Width
70.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.4 in
Height
58.4 in
105.7
174
103.5
168.3
174 in
Length
168.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.94 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
512 mi
Range
1553 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
512 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
30.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
128.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
