The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 19,100
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2806 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Easytronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.95 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.98 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
53 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
678 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
83.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.0 ECOTEC DI Turbo ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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