The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 17,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
104.8
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
21.52 %
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
87 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
117 mi
Range
542 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft