The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 22,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.18 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
32.06 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
