The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 19,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 CDTI is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
