The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 20,900
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 14.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
1484
1799
2027
1510
1814
2013
1799 mm
Width
1814 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1484 mm
Height
1510 mm
2630
4276
2685
4419
4276 mm
Length
4419 mm
2630 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
242 kg
14.98 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
AU
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 bhp
113 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
350 NM
155 NM
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE
8.03 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
177 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTE
177 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
1553 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
36 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
272 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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