The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 26,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
94 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
32.2 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
849 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
849 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
