The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,300
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft