The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 10 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1485
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
1809
2042
1799 mm
Width
1809 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1473 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
2662
4370
4270 mm
Length
4370 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
221 kg
13.94 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
134 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
320 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
87 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.18 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
63 mpg  ( 70 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.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
70 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
117 mi
Range
663 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L