The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,200
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
71.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 (16 - 17)
104.8
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.96 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22.37 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
765 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft