The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 23,400
€ 22,400
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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.8 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 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
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
25.89 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
