The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14) Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 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.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
72.4
79.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.7 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
163 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
712 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
725 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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