The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 24,500
 Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18) Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
€ 36,900
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 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.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
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 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)
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
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.69 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
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
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

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
663 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft