The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 23,300
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
58.6 in
103.5
168.3
106.1
175.8
168.3 in
Length
175.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1553 mi
Range
483 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
