Opel Astra Electric vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
How the Opel Astra Electric and the Volkswagen ID. Polo compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Opel Astra Electric | Volkswagen ID. Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 282 mi | 281 mi |
| Usable battery | 58 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 14.8 kWh/100 km | 11.5 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Opel Astra Electric | Volkswagen ID. Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 187 mi | 186 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 268 mi | 267 mi |
| Highway | 220 mi | 219 mi |
| City | 304 mi | 303 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Opel Astra Electric
- Further in winter
- Opel Astra Electric
- More efficient
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Opel Astra Electric or the Volkswagen ID. Polo?
- On the EPA rating the Opel Astra Electric is rated 282 mi and the Volkswagen ID. Polo 281 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 187 mi from the Opel Astra Electric and 186 mi from the Volkswagen ID. Polo.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.