The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,000

€ 19,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is 10.3 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3347 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.21 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft