The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
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 1.6 DI Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.18 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
87 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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
35 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
117 mi
Range
519 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft