The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,300
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 1.7 CDTI is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1510
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
1814
2013
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1814 mm
Width
1759 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1510 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
2685
4419
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4419 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
5.05 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
123 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
280 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
11.16 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
48 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L