The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 25,100
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.02 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 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 GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
725 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
