The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 21,300
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58 in
Height
59.4 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.11 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
36 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
117 mi
Range
527 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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).
125 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft