The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 24,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1510
1814
2013
1759 mm
Width
1814 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1621 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4204
2685
4419
4204 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1348 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.82 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
163 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
13.35 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
37 mpg
63 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
450 mi
Range
773 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
562 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L