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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
