The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,000
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 30,000
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 2.0 BiTurbo 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.35 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo 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 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
192 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.04 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
710 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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