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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.3 in
Width
71.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
63.8 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
165.5
105.7
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
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
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
