The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 25,900

€ 34,900

€ 25,900
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 2.0 CDTI 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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
VW e-Golf
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW e-Golf
130 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
( 45 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.)
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 2.0 CDTI
45 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
600 mi
Range
117 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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