The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 25,600
€ 26,200
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 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.4 %
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
18.57 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
