The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 23,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
795 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
