The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 19,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1273 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.56 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
170 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
170 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
12.24 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
678 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
507 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L