The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 20,300
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
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 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
94 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
140 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
32.2 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
849 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft