The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 21,600
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 6.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 ecoFlex (15 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.26 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.76 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
59 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
852 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft