The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 21,900
€ 24,800
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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
63.8
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
104.8
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
20.75 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
49 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
621 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
