The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 25,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 21.5 cm longer, 5.5 cm wider and 11.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.41 %
General
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 2.0 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
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
158 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
8.69 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
49 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
600 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
