The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 18,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15) Opel Astra 1.6
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500

ⓘ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 14.9 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1473 mm
Height
1510 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)
2685
4419
4270 mm
Length
4419 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.11 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
87 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

185 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
12.33 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
117 mi
Range
490 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L