The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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.
VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.53 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
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
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

Performance

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
170 mi
Range
663 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft