The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 24,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
579 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
