The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 31,900

€ 25,700

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
103.5
168.1
104.8
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %

General
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
93 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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
51 mpg
( 57 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.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
57 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
170 mi
Range
648 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft