The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 20,600

€ 21,400

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.91 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
108 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
30.69 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
64 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
579 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
941 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft