The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 19,500
 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 1.4
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)
106.1
175.8
168.1 in
Length
175.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.16 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
87 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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
39 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
39 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
117 mi
Range
570 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
570 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft