The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 36,900
€ 21,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
59.4 in
103.5
168.3
105.7
174
168.3 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
527 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
