The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 36,900

€ 26,500

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
58
70.8
79.8
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.8 in
Width
72.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58 in
Height
58.6 in
103.4
168.1
106.1
175.8
168.1 in
Length
175.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.01 %

General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
197 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.82 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
16.82 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1657 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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