The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 19,800
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
