The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 23,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.6
72.4
79.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
72.4 in
Width
69.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.6 in
Height
63.8 in
106.1
175.8
101.5
165.5
175.8 in
Length
165.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.63 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
31.35 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 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