The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 24,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 CDTI is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.7 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27.76 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
806 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
