The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 20,900
€ 21,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1510
1814
2013
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
155 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6
12.15 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
490 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
