The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 36,900
€ 24,100
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 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
59.4
71.4
79.3
58
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 in
105.7
174
103.4
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
131 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
483 mi
Range
1657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Turbo
136.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
