The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Easytronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 27,600

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
104.8
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.77 %

General
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
104 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
53 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
678 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft