The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 19,800

€ 26,500
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 DI Turbo Start&Stop is 26.2 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 13.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1489
1840
2020
1621
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
2695
4466
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1503 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.31 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
197 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
280 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
7.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
7.63 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
552 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
552 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 DI Turbo Start&Stop
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
487 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L