The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,400

€ 28,800

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 13.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1621
1759
1946
1485
1809
2042
1759 mm
Width
1809 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1621 mm
Height
1485 mm
2578
4204
2662
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.7 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
1KP
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
197 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1650 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
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13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.99 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
6.99 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
712 mi
Range
466 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
466 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L