The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 27,600

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.98 %

General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
19.16 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
725 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 CDTI
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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