The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.36 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
59 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
117 mi
Range
773 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft