The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 23,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
165.5
104.8
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
503 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
678 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
