The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,400

€ 19,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 ecoFlex is 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1571 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
13.75 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
280 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.13 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
14.55 kg/bhp
16.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
66 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
809 mi
Range
589 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L