The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,700

€ 21,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 Diesel Start&Stop is 16.6 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 13.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1485
1809
2042
1621
1759
1946
1809 mm
Width
1759 mm
2042 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1485 mm
Height
1621 mm
2662
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2662 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.43 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
B-K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
134 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
10.4 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
61 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
648 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
648 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L