The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 23,400

€ 24,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex 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 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.65 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
712 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft