The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 26,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.11 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 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
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
809 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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