The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 21,900
€ 24,100
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 Turbo is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1510
1814
2013
1621
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4419
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.9 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
131 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
7.71 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
483 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
