The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 20,900
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
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 1.6
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 1.6
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 1.6
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
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
33 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
170 mi
Range
490 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6
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
