The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 19,600
€ 21,600
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
59.4
71.4
79.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.4 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
26.79 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
