The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 24,400

€ 34,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 e-Golf.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
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
103.5
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.36 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
131 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
24 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
483 mi
Range
117 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft