The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 25,100
€ 21,900
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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel 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 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.84 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
809 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
