The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 22,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.01 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
AU
Generation
P-J
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1657 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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)
35 cu ft
