The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 21,600
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 1.6
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.82 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
59 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
852 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
852 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft