The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 24,900
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
71.4
79.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
105.7
174
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.52 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.57 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
773 mi
Range
621 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
773 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft