The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 17,800
€ 26,000
€ 17,800
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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30.58 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 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
