The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 27,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
9.01 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
10.18 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
63 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
663 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
