The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 25,700

€ 36,900
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 Golf GTE is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
58
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 in
Height
58.5 in
103.4
168.1
104.8
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.88 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
AU
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
22.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
1657 mi
Range
648 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
648 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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