The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 22,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTE is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
58
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 in
Height
59.4 in
103.4
168.1
105.7
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.13 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1657 mi
Range
512 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
