The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,000
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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 2.0 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.78 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
24.98 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
809 mi
Range
670 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
809 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 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