The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 22,100

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.8 in
Width
71.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 in
103.5
168.1
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %

General
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
157 MPGe
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
170 mi
Range
519 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
43 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).
127 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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