The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 20,600
€ 23,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32.67 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
892 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
892 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
