The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 26,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 26.2 cm shorter, 8.1 cm narrower and 13.2 cm taller than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1489
1840
2020
1759 mm
Width
1840 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1621 mm
Height
1489 mm
2578
4204
2695
4466
4204 mm
Length
4466 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1503 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.92 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
7.63 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
503 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L