The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 19,800

€ 25,600

€ 19,800
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 VW Golf Plus 1.6 is 10.3 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
69.3 in
Width
72.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.6 in
101.5
165.5
106.1
175.8
165.5 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.32 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
519 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft