The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,200
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 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 Golf GTE.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
174 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
P-J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
1657 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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