The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 34,900

€ 22,400

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1473
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1473 mm
Height
1510 mm
2629
4270
2685
4419
4270 mm
Length
4419 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.17 %

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
Drive
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 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
87 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.74 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
11.74 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
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).
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/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
527 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L