The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 25,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 21.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 11.1 cm taller than the Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.9 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 bhp
158 bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
148 NM
350 NM
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
38 mpg
49 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
455 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
600 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L
