The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft