The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
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 BiFuel
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.84 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
455 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft