The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,700
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI is 26.2 cm longer, 8.1 cm wider and 13.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1489
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
1840
2020
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1840 mm
Width
1759 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1489 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
2695
4466
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4466 mm
Length
4204 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.35 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
P-J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
9.51 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
50 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
697 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L