The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.28 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft